Train Lincoln to Exeter from £159 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lincoln and Exeter takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 49m
Duration: 255 mi
Distance: £159
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 43m

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Lincoln to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lincoln and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

8:14 PM → 9:45 AM
Arrives next day
13h 31m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:16 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:16 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:26 AM → 2:45 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
11:09 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:16 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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